Monday, June 23, 2014

Services for both Mom and Dad will start at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Friday June 28th at 11:15 a.m.

After the internment we will gather at Steve VandeWaters Home; Food and coffee will be served but feel free to bring a dish to pass and BYO alcohol.

We will eat and share stories and play music.

Steve VandeWaters

693 Butternut Ave

St Paul MN

12:30pm-6pmish

On Saturday June 28th at 2p.m. we will continue to honor Mom and Dad with a "launch" on the Great Lake Superior at the Friendly Valley Beach just North of Washburn WI. (from Washburn, take hwy13 north approx. 5 miles, turn right on Friendly Valley Road, cant miss beach)

We will gather following the launch at the Humbe Be in Washburn

Humble Be

325 Washington Ave

Washburn WI 54891

Again, some food and coffee will be served. Bring a dish to pass if you wish and BYO alcohol.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

I am trying to realize my Moms vision to honor my Dad. When I asked her what she would like for just herself she said nothing. She wanted people to tell stories and play music so I will do the best I can to honor them together in the way my Mom thought my Dad should be honored and we will play music and tell stories. And of course. Eat.

I will have more specific details finalized for the Memorials by Monday. For now, this is what I know.

Service at Fort Snelling June 27th at 11:15am. Meet at gate 5. Gathering at Steve Vandewaters home in St Paul immediately following.

On Saturday June 28th, we will travel to Ashland WI area for a "launch" on Lake Superior and gather after at the "Humble Be" in Ashland.

There will be food, coffee and soft drinks served but please bring a dish to pass at one or the other events if you wish. BYO for alcohol.

Who Am I?

I'm a Renaisance Man. I've been a lot of places and done a lot of things. I tell stories, sometimes, when I'm in the mood or especially when someone asks me. I don't want to believe I have an ego problem, but I admit I have an ego. All I really desire is when you hear that I have passed, I hope you can say, "Too bad, he was a nice guy."